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Business Unit Manager – Aerospace Manufacturing
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £49,332
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Day shift

Verus Recruitment Partners are proud to be supporting a leading aerospace manufacturer in their search for a Business Unit Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key leadership position where you’ll play a pivotal role in driving operational performance, people development, and continuous improvement within a highly regulated and fast-paced environment.

The Role:
As Business Unit Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations within your production area. You’ll lead your team to deliver against KPIs, maintain a safe and efficient workplace, and ensure high standards of quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Own and deliver departmental KPIs including output, productivity, and sales
Execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to meet OTIF and monthly targets
Collaborate with Planning, Quality, and Engineering to manage risks and resolve blockers
Lead Lean initiatives to drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste
Manage team performance through regular 1:1s, appraisals, and training plans
Support recruitment and development of staff, maintaining skills matrices
Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety and quality compliance standards
Drive communication with internal teams and external customers to ensure schedules are met
Lead and support risk assessments, accident investigations, and preventative actions
Work with the Maintenance department to support planned and autonomous maintenance initiatives What We’re Looking For:

5+ years’ management experience in a complex, fast-paced, and regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace or similar)
Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams
Track record of delivering operational improvements through Lean/CI initiatives
Highly organised, analytical, and confident in decision-making
Six Sigma certified (green belt or above)
What would make you stand out?

A management qualification What’s in It for You?

Competitive salary – £49,333
Free on-site parking
185 hours holiday plus bank holidays
Holiday buy/sell scheme – Flex up to 37 hours annually
Christmas shutdown
5% matched pension
YuLife© App – Earn rewards for healthy habits, redeemable at top retailers
24/7 GP access via YuLife©
Discounts on gyms, retail, and more through Bravo Benefits
Westfield Health cover
Salary sacrifice options (Electric/Hybrid Vehicles & Critical Illness Cover)
Annual performance-based bonus
Free Vend Fridays – Hot drinks on the house every week
Be part of a forward-thinking aerospace business focused on innovation and quality If you’re a strategic, people-focused leader with a passion for operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply today or contact Verus Recruitment Partners for more details:
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Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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